NH State Representative Steven Smith

News from Castleton State College

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Molly Smith Joins Castleton College Mentoring Program

CASTLETON, VT (03/03/2014)(readMedia)– Castleton College student Molly Smith of Langdon, NH has recently joined the Castleton College Mentoring Program.

The Castleton College volunteer mentoring program matches Castleton undergraduates with local fourth and fifth grade students from the Castleton Village School. During weekly informal meetings throughout the academic year, the college student role models provide social support and encouragement for the children to aspire to attend college.

Washington Second grader Joel Belanger has entered into a national sponsorship contest worth $5000.

The contest required his team to make a 2 minute video entry and the score is based on # of Votes, and two categories voted on by the judges (inspirational quality, and depiction of a champion). If he makes it to the first round (15 people) he will will get a $5000 sponsorship and then compete against the 14 other finalist for an additional $50,000 sponsorship.

To see his entry go to:

http://alwaysachampion.com/search-for-a-champion/entry/1534463

Once there you will have to sign up to vote.

Leah LeDrew of Charlestown Named to the University of Hartford Dean’s List

WEST HARTFORD, CT (01/29/2014)(readMedia)– The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Leah LeDrew of Charlestown has been named to its Dean’s List for Fall 2013.